[For Seniors] Recommended for Brain Training! Nostalgic Showa-Era Quiz
From essential home appliances to warm family gatherings around the dinner table—and even everyday scenes that now feel nostalgic—the Showa era holds many memories that linger in our hearts.
Quizzes that awaken the memories of seniors who lived through that time not only stimulate the brain but also spark lively conversations with those around them, making for an enjoyable time.
In this article, we present memorable quizzes related to Showa-era culture, trends, and daily life.
Why not revisit Showa memories together with the seniors in your life?
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Showa Era Entertainment, Sports, and History Quiz (1–10)
Which band held the first rock concert at the Budokan, known as the sacred site of Japanese martial arts?
While the Nippon Budokan is a venue for martial arts tournaments, it also hosts many music events.
As for the band that first held a rock concert there—the very act that helped make the Budokan beloved by musicians—who could it be? Here’s a hint: they were an overseas act whose visit to Japan became such a major event that it’s remembered as part of the nation’s history.
Many might guess the answer from that alone.
It’s the Beatles—their arrival and performances are passed down as a page in history.
Who served as the host of the panel quiz show “Attack 25” for 36 years?
Panel Quiz “Attack 25” is a quiz show that began airing in 1975.
Its appeal lies not only in quiz knowledge, but also in the strategic element of competing for panels.
So, who is the person who hosted “Attack 25” for 36 years? As a figure who could be called the symbol of the program, some people might picture him along with the show’s set.
The answer is Kiyoshi Kodama.
His composed reactions to contestants’ answers and his smooth, articulate explanations were also part of his charm.
Showa Era Entertainment, Sports, and History Quiz (11–20)
November 2 is Conveyor Belt Sushi Day. In which prefecture is the restaurant located that first opened a conveyor belt sushi shop in the world?
November 22 is widely known as Good Couple Day in Japan, but it’s also Conveyor Belt Sushi Day.
It was established in honor of the birthday of Yoshiaki Shiraishi, the chairman of “Mawaru Genroku Sushi,” who invented conveyor belt sushi.
Although conveyor belt sushi is now familiar to everyone, its origins go back further than you might expect: the first restaurant opened in 1958 in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture.
Later, when “Mawaru Genroku Sushi” exhibited at the 1970 Osaka Expo, it became hugely popular, and conveyor belt sushi spread nationwide.
What was written on the placard when Japan participated in the Olympics for the first time in 1912?NEW!
The placards carried by athletes during the opening parade display the names of their countries.
The designs, which often incorporate elements of the host nation’s culture and characteristics, also draw attention.
At the Tokyo Olympics held in 2021, a design inspired by manga speech bubbles was adopted and became a hot topic.
Now, regarding these placards—one of the highlights of the Olympics—when Japan first participated in the Games, the placard read “NIPPON.” Although there were suggestions to use “JAPAN” or the Japanese characters for Japan, “NIPPON” was ultimately chosen.
What became widespread in Japan as a result of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics?NEW!
In 1964, the 18th Summer Olympics were held in Tokyo.
Along with that, something became widespread in Japan.
What was it? The answer is pictograms.
Simply put, pictograms are symbols that convey meanings or concepts.
They are also called picture words.
Examples include the figures indicating men’s and women’s restrooms, and the emergency exit sign.
For the Tokyo Olympics, pictograms for sports events and facilities were created as part of the hospitality effort.
What was the event called in which artworks on sports themes competed for rankings, which once used to be an Olympic discipline?NEW!
Although it is no longer an official event because preserving the quality of artworks and establishing objective scoring criteria are difficult, there used to be competitions in past modern Olympics in which artworks were ranked.
They were called “art competitions.” Japanese participants also took part in the Los Angeles and Berlin Olympics.
Starting with the Helsinki Olympics, instead of a competition, art exhibitions have been included as part of the cultural program, as stipulated by the Olympic Charter.
Which baseball player, as the Giants’ cleanup hitter, holds the record for the most games played as the No. 4 batter for the Yomiuri Giants?
When it comes to sports beloved by a wide range of people, baseball comes to mind—a sport that was hugely popular even in the Showa era.
Speaking of legendary players etched into baseball history, who holds the record for the most games batting cleanup (fourth) for the Yomiuri Giants? After a stellar playing career, he also excelled as a manager and is well-known across generations among those familiar with baseball.
The answer is Shigeo Nagashima, a famed player who, together with Sadaharu Oh, formed the celebrated “O-N Cannon,” and whose permanently retired number 3 secures his place in baseball history.